Mural and Plaque Reveal at the Johnson Park Community Center

Working with local artists and the Cornhill community, The Art Thing Collaborative is excited about the Johnson Park Community Center mural and plaque reveal on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The mural tells the Story of Johnson Park and has been an uplifting community effort since its inception.

“We’re a day away from the Mural & Plaque Reveal Party at Johnson Park Community Center! It has been such an honor to tell the story of this place, this community, and these people. The act of storytelling is an extraordinarily important way for humans to connect to one another and to the places they come from. Tomorrow we honor two very special women who brought JPC to life, and who keep its heart pumping in the Cornhill community today!” Dr. Reverend Maria A. Scates, D.D., and Reverend Ursula Meier to whom this plaque is dedicated to we thank you for this opportunity to work alongside an organization that is as passionate about serving others as it is aligned in its mission.

As The Art Thing Collaborative wraps up this collaborative journey at the Johnson Park Community Center, team members said,  “we are immensely grateful, and know this to be just the beginning of a beautiful connection with beautiful people.”

Many thanks to the lead artist Angela DeCarlis and our other artists, volunteers, JPC staff, and all the community members that helped bring the project to life! It’s no small feat to represent these women, and we couldn’t have done it without ALL of YOU!

Celebrate the Reverends years of dedication and the community of Cornhill with all of the creatives and volunteers who gave their time and talent to bringing this project to life. This community event open to all!

Join us from 4pm-6pm with the plaque unveiling at 4:30, and community dinner and tours from 5-6 at the Johnson Park Community Center, 1415 West St., Utica, NY.